United Airlines AMS ORD UA908
United Airlines · Live forecast
AMS → ORD
UA908 · Jun 18, 2026 · 12:00 CES
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 45m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX5023 5831N01702W 0942 F340 5900N02000W 0954 6000N03000W MS39 230/36 KT N870FD QXT EUA 180942 F45A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL133 5749N01859W 0941 F360 5800N02000W 0945 5900N03000W MS42 234/26 KT N420DX DDL IG1 180941 J37A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL133 5746N01845W 0940 F360 5800N02000W 0945 5900N03000W MS42 234/27 KT N420DX DDL IG1 180940 J35A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP MSR995 5554N01936W 0940 F360 5600N02000W 0942 5700N03000W MS43 233/38 KT SUGDP DDL XXF 180940 F24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD53M 5546N04417W 0940 F380 5430N05000W 1006 MELDI MS56 342/47 KT A6BLJ QXT AME 180940 L17A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 21 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Smooth
6:48-7:17
Smooth
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
AMS Schiphol — Departure
Wind
6 kt (230°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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